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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buford
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Buford
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Cancer is also above the state: 12%, vs 8.6% across South Carolina. In all, Buford runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Buford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the South Carolina figure falls outside Buford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Buford adults…
Buford runs above SC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Buford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Buford
No hospital or community health center in Buford itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Buford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Buford adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Buford adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Buford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buford adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buford
Why doesn’t Buford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buford.
What hospital is closest to Buford?
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Buford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Buford?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Plexus | Lancaster | 703 N. White in Lancaster, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buford.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.